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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I have been looking at the price difference between just rebuilding the 350 to 355 using original crank....or stroking. An extra 350 to 400 dollars gives me a little more hp and more torque. Plus an entirely new rotating assy.
Thinking stroking is the way to go...opinions?
Thinking stroking is the way to go...opinions?
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St. Jude Donor '14
63mako, I am rebuilding a 79. I am older...56...400hp is enough and I am keeping the auto trans so wifie can drive it.
I become confused with the abundance of info for these rebuilds. I wish I could go to a website and find out exactly what I need to purchase to rebuild this engine. I am going to have it bored to 30 over. I noticed that bearings are std. Do i need to line bore it? no bearings are spun..crank is smooth. Will new pistons, piston rods....I damaged some...and afr heads get me there?
I become confused with the abundance of info for these rebuilds. I wish I could go to a website and find out exactly what I need to purchase to rebuild this engine. I am going to have it bored to 30 over. I noticed that bearings are std. Do i need to line bore it? no bearings are spun..crank is smooth. Will new pistons, piston rods....I damaged some...and afr heads get me there?
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09
63mako, I am rebuilding a 79. I am older...56...400hp is enough and I am keeping the auto trans so wifie can drive it.
I become confused with the abundance of info for these rebuilds. I wish I could go to a website and find out exactly what I need to purchase to rebuild this engine. I am going to have it bored to 30 over. I noticed that bearings are std. Do i need to line bore it? no bearings are spun..crank is smooth. Will new pistons, piston rods....I damaged some...and afr heads get me there?
I become confused with the abundance of info for these rebuilds. I wish I could go to a website and find out exactly what I need to purchase to rebuild this engine. I am going to have it bored to 30 over. I noticed that bearings are std. Do i need to line bore it? no bearings are spun..crank is smooth. Will new pistons, piston rods....I damaged some...and afr heads get me there?
Likely can get by without line bore or decking.
If it was me I would buy an internally balanced Scat rotating assembly.
http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/rotat...h-pistons.html
65 CC AFR 195 eliminators. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/af...make/chevrolet
Roller cam. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hr...make/chevrolet
Dual plane intake. http:/www.summitracing.com/parts/edl...make/chevrolet
Rockers. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cc...make/chevrolet
Head gaskets. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fe...make/chevrolet
Get your Quadrajet and distributor rebuilt and setup by Lars.
That would get you the main parts but will need incidentals.
You will have a strong, well matched combo with quality parts throughout and easily 425 HP for about $5000
Last edited by 63mako; Sep 1, 2014 at 10:04 PM.
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St. Jude Donor '14
I'm 56 also. If your looking at 400 HP, auto, likely 3.55 gear choosing AFR heads will allow you to get to the HP you are looking for and keep great streetability. A Scat cast bottom end will do fine. A mild retro roller is worth it to take full advantage of your heads and never worry about lobe failure. Find a good shop. I would have it checked out, machined and assembled there.
Likely can get by without line bore or decking.
If it was me I would buy an internally balanced Scat rotating assembly.
http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/rotat...h-pistons.html
65 CC AFR 195 eliminators. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/af...make/chevrolet
Roller cam. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hr...make/chevrolet
Dual plane intake. http:/www.summitracing.com/parts/edl...make/chevrolet
Rockers. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cc...make/chevrolet
Head gaskets. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fe...make/chevrolet
Get your Quadrajet and distributor rebuilt and setup by Lars.
That would get you the main parts but will need incidentals.
You will have a strong, well matched combo with quality parts throughout and easily 425 HP for about $5000
Likely can get by without line bore or decking.
If it was me I would buy an internally balanced Scat rotating assembly.
http://www.cnc-motorsports.com/rotat...h-pistons.html
65 CC AFR 195 eliminators. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/af...make/chevrolet
Roller cam. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hr...make/chevrolet
Dual plane intake. http:/www.summitracing.com/parts/edl...make/chevrolet
Rockers. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/cc...make/chevrolet
Head gaskets. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fe...make/chevrolet
Get your Quadrajet and distributor rebuilt and setup by Lars.
That would get you the main parts but will need incidentals.
You will have a strong, well matched combo with quality parts throughout and easily 425 HP for about $5000
Thank you 63mako, THAT is what I needed!!!!
Jerry
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63mako, I dropped it from 2 feet, it hit the frame of the engine stand. Karate chop!
But I think you are correct, small expense compared to rebuild of $5k plus...
But I think you are correct, small expense compared to rebuild of $5k plus...
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There's a lot of heads out the but if you use a really good head you can run a smaller camshaft and hit your target of 425 horse meaning better manners.
oops!
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oops!
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I'm surprised we haven't heard the 210-single plane argument yet.
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63mako, I like your plan...already ordered....
I am doing the body lift this weekend. All of my components are here for the restore of the frame.I am sure there are some items I am missing.
I like to plan ahead on my projects. engine is a year away but I will build it now so it is ready...
I am doing the body lift this weekend. All of my components are here for the restore of the frame.I am sure there are some items I am missing.
I like to plan ahead on my projects. engine is a year away but I will build it now so it is ready...
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oops!
